Birth: 1889-12-08
, Pittsburgh
Death: 1949-12-28
, Hervey Allen Study
Hervey Allen was a prominent American novelist and poet, known for his historical fiction works that portrayed life and events in the United States. His writing is characterized by deep research and a vivid style.
Allen achieved international fame with his novel "Anthony Adverse", an epic work that established him as one of the great names in American literature of his time.